obviously not, but he could do so by banning an even greater killer - tobacco.
smoking has been identified as the single greatest cause of preventable illness and premature death in all 4 nations of the u.k. .
annually, in scotland approximately 10,000 die, in wales, 5000, and in n.i.
I think there’s an argument for actually encouraging smoking.
I agree, as a matter of fact I think that smoking should be compulsory. And a minimum amount of tobacco used per day should be imposed. The benefits of population control outweighs any drawbacks.
i am pimo, but now have 40+ years of being a jw as i was raised in a 3rd generation family of witnesses and continue to fake my way through things - fading as i can.. for the vast majority of my time as a jw, the meetings were the central focus for all jws to get teaching, association, information and so on.
nothing was more important than being at the meetings!
over the last 20 years starting with the elimination of the weekly book study in homes and continuing down to today - my opinion is that the value/purpose of the weekly meetings continues to be diluted or minimized.
I think they've got the JWs afraid of their shadow with COVID to go beyond their back door.
Oh heck yeah. I am still being called every day to "check how you are doing". And when I say I am doing fine I was at the grocer to pick up a few items, or I went to the hardware
store for some needed household items; and no, I saw no one else wearing
masks and face shields, Tyvek clothes and disposable gloves and I was
not either then I get the lecture every single call about how I must listen and obey "The Branch" because they are giving us Gee-HO'-Vuh's instruction for the COVID-19.
did every congregation have one or two self righteous suck ups?
you know the type.
the one who always has a platform assignment.
Yep, got a couple of those where I live, although I don't have to deal with them much anymore after I began my fade.
Always throwing "The Slave" into every comment somehow, as if that gives their comment special status or extra weight. Prayers that repeat the name Gee-HO'-Vuh over, and over, and over, so many times you get sick of hearing it. Always "humble bragging" trying to give the outward appearance of humility all the while becoming puffed up with pride.
some jws believe they have the truth.
they alone understand god, jehovah.
they are very happy being jehovah’s witnesses.👍👌..... many others realize what they have given up for jehovah, to belong to the jehovah’s witness religion.
What Did You Choose Jehovah Over?
The governing body and many of their idiotic orders. Acts 5: 29 and Psalm 146: 3-4
today is the 75th anniversary of the end of wii in europe.
they were a special generation who were literally prepared to give their lives rather than submit to fascism.
millions paid the ultimate price.
Millions paid the ultimate price. They died so we could live in freedom.
And sadly today millions are willingly and eagerly throwing away those very same freedoms, under the guise of the greater good for health! And all the while screaming that anyone who does not buy the hype, fear, paranoia, and panic is selfish.
coming from gods appointed channel and wifelike organization to his special people and possession is cut and paste cdc guidelines and what other organizations and govt.
programs those in financial need can look to for help?
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Yeah, I have heard the elders yapping along on that ZOOM app about how thankful they are that "The Slave" has provided, "just the food we need in these critical times of disease and danger,"; and that by, "isolating ourselves and staying away from public, and not going to each others homes if they are not immediate family we show that we are obedient to Gee-HO'-Vuh."
Now I wonder if it was Gee-HO'-Vuh that gave the guidelines to the CDC and other government agencies?
i have known many elders who were much more into the idea of being an elder and getting all the old ladies to tell them what wonderful talks they give and the power then really being a believer.
i had one elder tell me that when he became an elder he was on top dog on top of the heap.
i knew some who were really all about the religion and following the cult.
Yes, I've known many who were only in it for the "glory". What they don't seem to realize is that the top turd on the shit pile is still only a piece of shit!
"i've just been told by a nurse just off shift that 6 wards were put aside for cv19 at ninewells hospital in dundee and that only one is being used.
also that the virus is being put as cause of death on almost every death...including one male patient who died of cancer who tested positive but had no effects.
so bear that in mind, and this is genuinely what i've been told what is going on.".
An interesting interview. Not saying I support, or do not support what this doctor claims. My personal opinion though is that while the COVID-19 is a serious, and likely very contagious virus, and we must take reasonable precautions to safeguard our own health, it has been politicized by those who would use it to promote the curtailing of individuals rights a free citizens. Once politicians have tasted the power of using fear and panic to control the population while claiming it is for the good of society they will not willingly give it up.
some towns in massachusetts are fining people 1000 dollars for not wearing a mask 😷 outdoors.
starting wednesday, the governor mandates everyone from 2 years of age up, must wear a mask or get a 300 dollar fine!.
of course some governors are recommending that you rat out anyone that doesn’t follow their orders.. i don’t like it!👎🏿.
A medical standard, properly fitted mask?
But the U.S. CDC says, "Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home
from common materials at low cost can be used."
The CDC would not ever make a mistake would they?
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And who ever said that WT does not provide humanitarian aid to each other?
"...congregation or circuit funds should no longer be used to provide humanitarian assistance to affected families."
WTB&T$ did!
